This first in a series of video training aids from EDU-SAFE is designed for school administrators to use with teaching staff in establishing a thorough knowledge of basic classroom safety strategies. The video is divided into two parts, each approximately 22 minutes, which cover four sections of material.

Its suggested use is at the beginning of the school year, either through viewing by individual teachers on their classroom computer or in a group setting such as a faculty meeting. This video is also recommended for new teaching staff hired during the school year.

Part one discusses a teacher?s legal and professional responsibility and covers such topics as scope of employment and where to obtain specific information concerning duties and responsibilities.

Also provided is information on how stress will impact a teacher?s decision-making process when responding to an emergency. It outlines a number of preplanning steps that should be taken in order to facilitate a more rapid response when confronted with an escalating event or emergency situation.

Part two takes a closer look at escalating, aggressive and violent behaviors and some of the risk factor and response strategies that every teacher should know and use as appropriate.

This part concludes with suggestions and strategies that every teacher should know in an effort to calm and de-escalate both students and adults and bring them under control.